2011 BDT to KES Historical Review

YEARLY HIGH

1.4076 KES

YEARLY LOW

1.0277 KES

YEARLY AVERAGE

1.1975 KES

2011 BDT to KES Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2011

During 2011, the BDT to KES exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on October 11, valuing the pair at 1.4076. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on December 28, dropping to 1.0277.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.3799 KES. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 1.1401 to the December average rate of 1.1036, the exchange rate registered a net change of -3.21% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2011 high of 1.4076 was up 19.17% compared to the 2010 peak of 1.1813, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BDT based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 7,038 KES

2010 Average 5,684 KES

Yearly Trough Low 5,139 KES

Transaction Impact: A difference of 1,899.72 KES purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2011.

1.3564

1.0806

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BDT to KES Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 1.1621, compared to 1.2328 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0707 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 1.1621

H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 1.2328

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2011 was December, with a trading range of 0.1393 KES (High: 1.1670 / Low: 1.0277). On the other end, January was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0114 KES (High: 1.1478 / Low: 1.1364).

December Spread (Volatile) ±0.1393

January Spread (Stable) ±0.0114

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between April and October, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 6 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between October and November, when the average rate fell by 0.1157 points.

Longest Streak 6 Mo.

Sharpest MoM Drop -0.1157

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (October 2011: 1.3334) against the same month in 2010 (average: 1.1450), the exchange rate shifted by +0.1884 (+16.46%).

2011 Avg (October) 1.3334

2010 Avg (October) 1.1450

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month	High	Low	Average
January	1.1478	1.1364	1.1401
February	1.1579	1.1359	1.1458
March	1.2003	1.1439	1.1701
April	1.1553	1.1432	1.1495
May	1.1835	1.1423	1.1640
June	1.2344	1.1661	1.2031
July	1.2184	1.1916	1.2057
August	1.2722	1.2172	1.2471
September	1.3673	1.2625	1.2896
October	1.4076	1.3016	1.3334
November	1.2888	1.1610	1.2177
December	1.1670	1.0277	1.1036